Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 396 — AN ACT relating to public holidays.

Last action — to State Government (H)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

Amend KRS 2.110 to remove January 29 and June 3 as public holidays on which public offices in the Commonwealth may be closed.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill eliminates two designated public holidays in Kentucky: Robert E. Lee Day and Confederate Memorial Day.

  • KRS 2.110

    the nineteenth day of January (Robert E. Lee Day),

    Removes Robert E. Lee Day as a public holiday.

  • KRS 2.110

    the third day of June (Confederate Memorial Day, and Jefferson Davis Day),

    Removes Confederate Memorial Day as a public holiday.

Action History

  1. to State Government (H)

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 396 do?
Amend KRS 2.110 to remove January 29 and June 3 as public holidays on which public offices in the Commonwealth may be closed.
Who sponsors HB 396?
HB 396 is sponsored by Chad Aull (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 396?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 396?
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